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  • Asian in America

    Jan 23, 2020

    Asian in America is a symbolic exhibition and award-nominated 6-course dining experience that explores the complex narrative of the Asian American identity through food and drink, virtual reality, spoken word, and poetry. The ingredients, cooking techniques, and alternating presentations of poetry and virtual reality recreations (made in Tilt Brush), will take you on a multi-sensory journey through the trials and tri...

  • LONNIE BUNCH III ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT JANM’S 2020 ANNUAL GALA DINNER

    Jan 24, 2020

    Los Angeles, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is pleased to announce Lonnie Bunch III as the keynote speaker at its Annual Gala Dinner to be held on April 18, 2020 at the InterContinental Los Angeles downtown. Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. As Secretary, he oversees 19 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and several education units a...

  • JANM WINS 2020 SUPERINTENDENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSEUM EDUCATION

    Jan 23, 2020

    The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has been selected to receive a 2020 Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education for the School Visits Program. The three award-winning organizations will be presented with their awards by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond (or his designee) at the Opening Town Hall program of California Association of Museums's (CAM) annual conferenc...

  • Two-Day Workshop: Shibori Mandalas

    Jan 18, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020

    Explore the endless possibilities of mandalas in this contemporary shibori workshop, in which you’ll use colorful dyes to create eye-catching patterns for pillows, quilts, and other projects. Bring scissors and a seam ripper. All fabrics, dyes, and other materials are supplied. Please wear workshop attire. $72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). ...

  • Under a Mushroom Cloud Film Festival

    Jan 18, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020

    In conjunction with Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb, JANM will screen four world acclaimed films related to the atomic bombs. These films tell the story of people who were under the two mushroom clouds. JANM encourages the public to see the films and share these stories of resilience, love, and hopes for peace. Saturday, January 18: 5:30 p.m.—Paper Lanterns (60 min, 2016, dir...

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour in Japanese

    Jan 12, 2020

    日系移民と日系アメリカ人の歴史を紹介する常設展「コモン・グラウンド」を日本語でご案内します。 ツアーは無料（入館料のみ）、予約不要です。

  • Tales of Little Tokyo

    Jan 11, 2020

    Two performances: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. FREE! Tales of Little Tokyo is a live theatrical reading of memories drawn from over 50 interviews with Los Angeles residents about their relationship to the oldest and largest Japanese American community in the United States. Today this 135+ year old landmark of Japanese American history faces serious threats to its existence as the relentle...

  • FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY

    Jan 11, 2020

    JANM will provide free admission on Saturday, January 11 to celebrate MOCA’s new free admission launch. ON VIEW: Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb Common Ground: The Heart of Community

  • 2020 Oshogatsu Family Festival—Year of the Rat

    Jan 05, 2020

    FREE ALL DAY! Welcome the Year of the Rat with crafts, food, cultural activities, and performances! Performance by TAIKOPROJECT Fun Oshogatsu and Year of the Rat-inspired crafts, origami, and scavenger hunt Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance by Kodama Taiko Candy sculptures by Shan the Candyman Lucky zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles) and osechi ryori (traditional Japa...

  • JANM’S ANNUAL NATSUMATSURI FAMILY FESTIVAL IS A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR ALL

    Aug 03, 2015

    The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will present its annual Natsumatsuri ("summer festival") on Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the yearly celebration featuring Japanese and Japanese American performances, crafts, and activities is free, and all current exhibitions will be available for viewing. Highlights of the day will include a joint performance by TAIKOPROJECT and Chican...